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September 17, 2019

Yelich says he had 'pity party' for himself after injury

Christian Yelich said he had a "pity party" for himself after fracturing his right kneecap. Hurt when he fouled off a pitch ...

September 16, 2019

Steelers' Roethlisberger done for season with elbow injury

Ben Roethlisberger likes to point out that he's played through the end of every contract he's ever signed. It's tangible ...

September 16, 2019

AP source: Saints' Brees has torn ligament in thumb

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected ...

September 16, 2019

Oklahoma high school football player dies after head injury

A 16-year-old Oklahoma high school football player has died after suffering an apparent head injury during a game. Yanda and ...

September 16, 2019

LEADING OFF: Cubs' Rizzo to get MRI, Suárez slugs away

A look at what's happening around the majors today: BIG TEST The Cubs are sending star slugger Anthony Rizzo for an MRI after ...

September 16, 2019

Wentz, Eagles come up short on injury-marred night

Carson Wentz kept losing receivers, but still did everything in his power to will the injury-depleted Philadelphia Eagles to ...

September 16, 2019

Gyorko, Dodgers damage Mets' chances with 3-2 comeback win

Pete Alonso is slumping at the wrong time for the New York Mets. And with little margin for error, their two most reliable ...

September 16, 2019

Jones scores late TD, leads Falcons past Eagles 24-20

Julio Jones hauled in a short pass behind the line of scrimmage, got the blocks he needed and didn't stop running until he ...

September 16, 2019

Saints' Brees to see hand specialist after injuring thumb

Drew Brees has played through a sprained MCL, plantar fasciitis and a couple of hand injuries during his 14 seasons with New ...

September 16, 2019

Brees injured, Rams beat Saints 27-9 in title game rematch

When Drew Brees went to the sideline holding his injured throwing hand, this NFC championship game rematch — and maybe this ...

September 16, 2019

Mahomes' 4 TDs in 2nd quarter lead Chiefs past Raiders 28-10

Patrick Mahomes and the dynamic Kansas City Chiefs offense got all of the production they needed in a breathtaking second ...

September 16, 2019

Angels' Mike Trout to have season-ending foot surgery

Mike Trout's season is over. The Los Angeles Angels say the eight-time All-Star will have surgery on his right foot this week ...

September 16, 2019

Cubs' Rizzo sprains right ankle, set for MRI on Monday

Anthony Rizzo was helped off the field Sunday by a trainer and a teammate with a sprained right ankle, and Wrigley Field fell ...

September 16, 2019

Allen leads Bills' sweep at Meadowlands with win over Giants

The best young quarterback playing in New York these days might be the guy in the not so highfalutin city: Josh Allen of the ...

September 16, 2019

Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28-26 as Roethlisberger exits

The faces around Russell Wilson have changed as the Seattle Seahawks rebuild themselves on the fly. One thing, however, has ...

September 16, 2019

Indians trim Twins 7-5 to salvage AL Central series finale

After getting rained out, beaten twice and nearly counted out, the Indians saved something from their biggest weekend this ...

September 16, 2019

Texans stop Jags' 2-point conversion to get 13-12 win

Justin Reid didn't have to see the play again to know he'd kept Leonard Fournette out of the end zone on a 2-point conversion ...

September 15, 2019

Garoppolo throws 3 TDs, 49ers roll over Bengals 41-17

The ice cream was sweet, the Holiday Inn was quiet, the bonding time was plentiful. The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed their ...

September 15, 2019

The Latest: Rams DL Donald returns after back injury

The Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT): 5:50 p.m. Aaron Donald has returned to the game for the Los Angeles Rams after ...